Engineering Technologies and the Trades

To prepare students to be proficient with industrial engineering technician skills and techniques.

• The students will demonstrate the ability to select appropriate methods and processes used in industrial technology.

The graduate will enter the field of industrial engineering technology.

• The graduate will be employed in the industrial technology (or related) field within 2 years of graduation.

The graduate will evaluate common industrial technology issues based on scientific and mathematical principles.

• The students will demonstrate the ability to carry out basic analysis of industrial technology problems, compile the information, and come to appropriate conclusions.

The graduate will evaluate technical information in an objective and organized fashion.

• The students will demonstrate the ability to appropriately interpret industrial technology test data.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to create reports that organize technical information objectively using standard formats and analysis techniques.

The graduate will solve industrial technology problems by interacting and solving problems with others.

• The students will demonstrate effective interaction with others by participating in and completing group projects.

The graduate will effectively communicate within the industrial and related technology fields.

• The students will demonstrate communication skills by participating in and completing group projects.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to clearly describe industrial technology issues in an oral presentation.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to create reports that communicate technical information objectively using standard formats and analysis techniques.

The graduate will quantitatively analyze industrial technology problems.

• The student will demonstrate quantitative skills directly applicable to industrial technology problems.
• The student will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot basic industrial technology problems.
• The student will demonstrate quantitative skills common to basic industrial technology problems, such as the use of algebra, geometry, and the ability to solve two simultaneous equations.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

This is the first of a two-course sequence for students in programs that require mathematics through polynomial calculus. Algebraic manipulations, graphing skills and problem solving are emphasized. Topics include systems of linear equations including Cramer's Rule, quadratic equations, variation, factoring and fractions, vectors and oblique triangles, and an introduction to trigonometry and applications. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA115 Intermediate Mathematics.

This is the second of a two-course sequence for students in programs that require mathematics through polynomial calculus. Topics include complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, limits, derivatives and integrals of polynomial functions, applications of the derivative, and area under a curve. Prerequisite: MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1.

Develops understanding and problem solving skill necessary to interpret engineering drawings through the principles of: orthographic sectioning, auxiliary and pictorial drafting techniques; dimensioning and sketching in the preparation of detail drawings of cast machined parts.

May be substituted with one of the following:

Introduction to the theory and practices of metal removal, as practiced in industry. The set-up and safe operation of conventional machine tools is stressed, along with their capabilities and limitations. Common processes such as drilling, grinding, milling, threading and turning will be utilized on a lab project. Topics include: speeds and feeds, metal cutting theory, cutting fluids, selection of tooling, fixturing, precision measurement, layout procedures and N/C programming introduction. Prerequisites: MT121 Mechanical Drafting or MT101 Engineering Drawing, (or equivalent), MA105 Technical Mathematics 1 or permission of instructor. (Spring semester only)

This course is based upon American Welding Society (AWS) standards dealing with the testing of welds, preparation of test samples, methods of inspection and quality control, fundamentals and interpretations of AWS/ASME/ANSI welding codes. Welding Supply Fee.

This course deals with the basic functions and challenges of managers in the manufacturing/business environment, incorporating the latest developments - not only in technology but also in methodology and practice. Topics include: manufacturing management; organization, planning and design of the manufacturing process, industrial equipment and maintenance, materials handling, physical facilities, cost control, inventory management and control, purchasing, marketing, sales and human resource management. Lab projects will focus on the applications of method engineering and work measurement. Prerequisites: MT141 Machining Fundamentals, or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

This course has two objectives. First, it provides an introduction to computer programming techniques using BASIC as a language. Secondly, a case study approach is used, with examples drawn from the field of mechanical engineering technology. (Fall semester only)

This course introduces the student to the tools that are taught to global production workers to produce quality products. This is an applied statistics course designed to provide measuring tools for quality control and process control in manufacturing. Topics include: frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and of dispersion; natural tolerances, control charts for variables and for attributes; probability theory and applications to sampling and to O-C curves, AQL sampling plans; Pareto charts and random number tables. No formal math is required but the equivalent of high school Math 1 may be helpful. (Fall semester only)